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The Champ

Movie
1979
2h 1m
English
Drama
Billy used to be a great boxer, but he's settled into a hardscrabble life that revolves around drinking, training horses, and the one bright spot in his existence — his young son, T.J. Although Billy has had custody of T.J. since his wife, Annie, left the family years ago, her return prompts a new struggle for the former fighter. Determined to hold on to his son, Billy gets back into the ring to try and recapture his past success.
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Joan Blondell
Dolly Kenyon
Stefan Gierasch
Charlie Goodman
Jeff Blum
Jeffie
Dana Elcar
Hoffmaster
Gina Gallego
Cuban Girl
Jody Wilson
Mrs. Riley
Bob Gordon
TV Reporter
Gene Picchi
Dolly's Trainer
Anne Logan
Horse Owner
Bill Baldwin
Race Track Announcer
Rita Turner
Lady at the Rail
Dorothy Streisin
Dolly's Guest
Lionel Dozier
Hot Walker
Directed By: Franco Zeffirelli
Written By: Walter Newman, Frances Marion (Story)

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Spiritualized Kaos says...
2 years ago
It is child custody drama.
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theinfamousj says...
4 years ago
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A little dated, and I definitely cringed at [spoiler]the parentification that the kid was forced into[/spoiler], but I really enjoyed seeing an example of a father/son bond that came from a place of love.
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